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Arthur defends favouritism calls over son

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has defended claims of favouritism after his teenage son Jake was made the scapegoat for the Eels' NRL loss to North Queensland.

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Why Barnaby Joyce's 'gift' to farmers of a $5.4bn dam could create the 'most expensive water' in Australia

Barnaby Joyce's plan to spend $5.4 billion building the Hells Gates Dam dwarfs almost any pledge made during the election campaign. So is the dam, which aims to create an agricultural powerhouse in north Queensland, even viable?

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We let Jake Arthur down: Senior Eels stars

Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses have conceded they let teenager Jake Arthur down after he bore the brunt of blame for Parramatta's NRL loss to North Queensland.

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Cowboys hammer Eels in NRL romp

North Queensland have delivered their best performance of the NRL season to romp to a 35-4 win over Parramatta in Darwin.

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Police search continues for missing Townsville fisherman Colin Palmer

Colin Palmer and a 45-year-old friend were fishing on Friday evening when they were presumably knocked off their boat by a wave.

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Cowboys enjoying form and injury-free run

Todd Payten is finally enjoying the perks of continuity and consistency in his team sheet after North Queensland were crippled by injuries in 2021.

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Bennett confident on Munster pitch

Wayne Bennett has shrugged off concerns over the Dolphins' roster shape for NRL admission, saying he is still trying to get Cameron Munster as early as 2023.

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Drinkwater stars as Cowboys thrash Titans

The Cowboys have made it two from two over Queensland NRL opposition with a 30-4 demolition of Gold Coast in Townsville.

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Payten wary of Titans' ace up their sleeve

Preparing for a late positional switch is one of many factors North Queensland coach Todd Payten has addressed before their NRL clash with Gold Coast.

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North Queensland Cowboys reaping reward from faith in youth in positive start to NRL season

The Cowboys have made an encouraging start to the NRL season, and an effort to invest in local talent appears to be paying dividends.

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Dearden finds confidence in Townsend link

Tom Dearden is enjoying the best football of his fledgling career as North Queensland aim to build on their promising start to the NRL season.

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Cowboys show character in comeback NRL win

North Queensland Cowboys captain Chad Townsend says his side's DNA shone through in a comeback 18-12 win against Canberra.

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'Pathetic' Raiders cough up 12-point lead

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has said his players did not meet NRL standards as three second-half tries carried North Queensland to an 18-12 victory.

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Caution urged on Raiders' Savage inclusion

Youngster Xavier Savage has been named for Canberra's NRL clash with North Queensland, but coach Ricky Stuart says there's no pressure on the teenager.

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Townsville police uncover cannabis and ice worth $1.5m in suitcases at ferry terminal

Police have charged two people after seizing suitcases "jam-packed" with 54 kilograms of drugs on a bus from Brisbane.

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Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya facing heavy sanction for using homophobic slur during match against North Queensland

Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya is set to be hit with a heavy sanction after he used a homophobic slur in an outburst against North Queensland

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Out-of-form Papali'i says he must improve

Canberra prop Josh Papali'i admits his form has not been up to scratch to start the NRL season ahead of Thursday night's important clash with North Queensland.

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Montoya charged, faces long ban for slur

Warriors winger Marcelo Montoya is set to face a lengthy NRL ban after apologising for a homophobic slur in his team's win over North Queensland.

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North Queensland couple relive their 1980s romance by restoring Top Deck tour bus

After crossing paths in Pakistan while on a backpacking adventure, Paul and Roz Willcocks now plan to enjoy their golden years on the same four wheels.

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NRL investigating homophobic slur in game

The NRL is investigating after a player was heard aiming a homophobic slur towards North Queensland's Kyle Feldt in the Cowboys' loss to the Warriors.

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Johnson seals Warriors' golden point win

Returning New Zealand Warriors playmaker Shaun Johnson has drilled a field goal in extra time to beat North Queensland 25-24 in a Redcliffe NRL shootout.

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Shane Cregan sentenced to eight years' jail after shooting Rangewood woman in the face

North Queensland man Shane Anthony Cregan has been sentenced to eight years' jail in the Supreme Court after shooting a woman in the face with a rifle at her home in 2019.

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Warriors wary of revamped Cowboys

Some familiar faces will line up on the other side of the field when the Warriors face North Queensland in Redcliffe on Friday evening.

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Cowboys fullback sidelined, Nanai signed

North Queensland will be without fullback Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow for two or three weeks while young-gun Jeremiah Nanai has re-signed with the club.

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Payten calls out big team bias by referees

Contentious tight calls and three players in the bin have prompted North Queensland coach Todd Payten to call out the NRL's officiating.

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